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Comstock Casino in Carson City robbed at gunpoint Tuesday
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 1:06pm

UPDATE: The Comstock Casino in Carson City was robbed at gunpoint early Tuesday morning, the Carson City Sheriff's Office reports.

The robbery happened at 2:50 a.m. when an unknown man approached the cashier area of the Goni Road casino, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Detective Doug Speegle. The man showed the clerk a large dark pistol, demanded money and then left with a large amount of cash.

‘Grow Your Own, Nevada!’ classes return to cooperative extension offices
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 12:22pm

Nevadans can learn to grow safe, fresh, organic produce at home and in school and community gardens without spending a lot of money.

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will help show residents how during eight “Grow Your Own, Nevada!” gardening classes featuring “back-to-basics” best practices for producing bountiful harvests. Classes will be presented Mondays, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., July 8 – Aug. 26, live in Reno and video-conferenced to Extension offices throughout the state, including those in Carson City, Gardnerville, Fallon and Yerington.

Carson City felony arrests include probation violation; battery by a prisoner
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 11:37am

A 21-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday morning and faces a felony charge of being in violation of conditions set in his parole and probation.

Brian Angel-Ramirez is being held without bail until a court hearing. According to the Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report, deputies were sent to the area of Goni and Arrowhead at 11:31 p.m. in reference to a person passed out in the roadway.

Susan Haas Named director, CEO of Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 9:58am

The Nevada Rural Counties Retired Senior Volunteer Program Board of Directors has named Susan Haas as Executive Director and chief executive officer. Haas began work with the RSVP, based in Carson City, in 2007 as program director after serving for 8 years as Deputy Chief of Staff for Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt.

In 2012 she was promoted to Director of Marketing and Development.

Senators Reid, Heller introduce Douglas County Lands Bill
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 9:28am

Nevada Senators Harry Reid and Dean Heller have introduced the Douglas County Conservation Act of 2013, which is designed to promote conservation, improve recreation opportunities, and provide for sensible development in Douglas County.

Carson City woman faces charge of battery with sexual assault
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 9:01am

A 39-year-old Carson City woman, already in custody at the Carson City Jail on other charges, faces a felony charge of battery with sexual assault.

Brandi Mary Diann Chapin, is being held on $100,000 bail. Carson City authorities learned of the warrant Monday through Carson City Justice Court.

Nevada leads the way as U.S. home prices rise in May
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 7:54am

U.S. home prices jumped 12.2 percent in May from a year ago, the most in seven years. The increase suggests the housing recovery is strengthening.

Chelsea's Story launches Carson City Board of Supervisors proclamation on Wednesday
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 6:48am

At the Wednesday, July 3 meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, there will be a proclamation issued launching the YOU CAN HELP! campaign — an effort to distribute foster home recruitment materials throughout Carson City on behalf of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Carson City, otherwise known as CASA.

Below is a story by Chelsea Guthrie, a former child of the foster care system, now a CASA volunteer. For more information about YOU CAN HELP!, please visit www.ChildsJourneyHome.org.
Here is Chelsea's story:

Carson City Parks and Recreation steps it up for month of July
Monday, July 1, 2013 - 3:29pm

Carson City is joining the National Parks and Recreation Association in celebrating July as “Parks and Recreation Month.”

With warm temperatures and long daylight hours, summer is a great time to explore your city’s parks and trails, try a new recreation activity, or relax and enjoy a show. The Carson City Parks and Recreation Department has developed a calendar of events and is offering many options for free.

Carson City Sheriff's Office warns of check, money order scams
Monday, July 1, 2013 - 1:36pm

If you find yourself the recipient of a check or money order for a large sum of money, chances are that the check or money order is part of a scam, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office warns.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of victims selling products using online programs, such as Craigslist, being contacted by an unknown buyer who sends a check or money order for an amount over the asking price.

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